Have some flat pack bedroom furniture and want to paint doors and drawer fronts?
fcwoods99@btopenworld.com asked:
I have some built flat pack furniture and wife wants a revamp in bedroom and wants the green doors and drawer fronts painting another colour !
Is the surface of this furniture melamine over chipboard? can you get paint for this job ? and will it stay looking good if painted as i am concerned about chipping ect?
the feather nest inn in new jersey
I have some built flat pack furniture and wife wants a revamp in bedroom and wants the green doors and drawer fronts painting another colour !
Is the surface of this furniture melamine over chipboard? can you get paint for this job ? and will it stay looking good if painted as i am concerned about chipping ect?
the feather nest inn in new jersey
July 8th, 2008 at 6:31 am
Dulux cupboard paint will do it for you.
July 10th, 2008 at 9:04 pm
Yes u can get special paint - do a search at B&Q and you should find the right product. Good Luck!
July 13th, 2008 at 4:26 pm
I have done this to some wardrobes. Just give them a good sanding then use a primer and undercoat before painting
July 13th, 2008 at 11:00 pm
in diy stores you need a product called makes paint stick and there are many some for melamine some for steel ect its supposed to be excelent according to the diy programmes
July 14th, 2008 at 4:46 pm
You could spray them with car paint , its very tough and gives a beautiful finish unlike a brush , you get primmer spray too.
July 17th, 2008 at 6:22 pm
if the surface is shiny and smooth with no blemishes or lumps then chances are then it will be melamine. you will have to prime the surface with a proprietry melamine primer (b&q etc)
and paint with your colour.
remember if you spray paint it take your time and use several layers rather than one/two thick coats as this will help with knocks/chips etc.
if you use a brush and you want a pro finish then get a good brush, the better the brush the better the finish